Trump’s proposed Golden Dome missile defence system – an expert explains the technical challenges involved
Attempts to destroy ballistic missiles in flight face major technical hurdles.
For many island species, the next tropical cyclone may be their last
Species-rich islands are in the crosshairs of stronger storms as the climate crisis escalates.
How the UK could monetise ‘citizen data’ and turn it into a national asset
A sovereign fund could ensure that public data is monetised ethically – with profits reinvested for the public good.
Still Wakes The Deep deserves its three Baftas for superlative survival horror game thrills
Still Wakes The Deep keeps players on edge like an interactive narrative horror movie, requiring quick thinking and problem-solving skills.
Oscar Wilde’s The Ballad of Reading Gaol is a work of art activism beloved by Banksy
The poem reveals the mind-numbing conditions and physically exhausting jobs that were relentlessly inflicted on prisoners in Wilde’s day.
West Nile virus found in the UK for the first time – what you need to know
Climate change may be opening the door to mosquito-borne viruses in the UK.
Five ways to inspire ocean connection: reflections from my 40-year marine ecology career
Sharing the stories of progress and innovation that show how our patches of the sea are recovering can show what’s possible and inspire further positive action.
Do shorter prison sentences make society less safe? What the evidence says
The prison population is projected to increase to up to 105,000 by 2029 unless changes are made.
‘We are all lumped under one umbrella of hate’: when social attitudes change, what is life like for people who don’t agree?
Academic research on changing social norms relating to gender and sexuality is largely silent on how these changes can affect those who ‘do not agree’.